p>RUBYCA Unakite Natural Gemstone Beads Unakite, also called epidote, derives its name from the Greek epidosis, meaning "growing together". It is a combination of red jasper and green epidote solidly bound together. Gemstone Jewelry Care and Cleaning:* Gemstones can be cleaned very easily using warm soapy water and a soft brush. Keeping in mind about the bead's hardness and durability, be sure to not use any other objects that are harder than it for scrubbing or cleaning. * As with most gemstones, you should not use any household chemicals when caring or cleaning your beads. * You should avoid any prolonged exposure to extreme of heat as it may cause permanent damage to the gemstone. * Your natural Gemstone Beads should be kept away from other gemstones and jewelry to ensure unnecessary damage or scratching from other harder gemstones.